Editorial
The Commander of the Three Special Force Group, Col. Wilson Bagonza, has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-In- Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), for his unwavering support towards the training and equipping of the army.
He said the President’s support to UPDF is instrumental in enhancing the army’s operational effectiveness.
Col. Bagonza made the remarks on Monday while presiding over the official opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the annual Special Forces Command (SFC) inter-unit rifle competition at Fort Samora Machel Special Forces Training School in Kaweweta, Nakaseke district, where he represented the Commander of the SFC, Maj. Gen. David Mugisha.
According to Col. Bagonza, prioritizing capacity building within the UPDF has led to significant improvements in the professionalism, discipline, and combat readiness of the force. He encouraged participants to take the competition seriously as a way of improving their skills.
This year’s SFC inter-unit rifle competition witnessed drills from 11 teams representing the four formations, including the Headquarters Group, One Special Forces Group, Two Special Forces Group, and Three Special Forces Group, respectively.
It includes disciplines such as the Strongest Special Challenge, the Long-Range Rifle Challenge, the Pistol Challenge, the Hostage Rescue Challenge, and Direct Action. On the last day, CSFC Challenge Best Squads will demonstrate HR, DA, and shooting falling plates and targets.
